n. 1. (Eng. Law) One of the senior and governing members of an Inn of Court. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. An alderman of a corporation. [ Eng. ] Ashmole. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A member of a court or council. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. One who frequents the benches of a tavern; an idler. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |